Residence Hall Community Events - Orientation and First-Year ...

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Event Schedule & Descriptions
Optional Activities:
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@Home in Minnesota State Fair Event
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
CMU - President’s Room
If you’re an out-of-state student, get ready to experience
lots of fried food, anything on a stick, animal exhibits,
music, rides, and more at the “Great Minnesota Get-
Together!” @Home in Minnesota is providing free tickets
to the State Fair for out-of-state first-year students.
During Event Selection, you had the option to opt in
to this event – check your personal schedule to see if
you chose to participate in the State Fair event. Meet
a Welcome Week Leader between 10:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. to get your tickets and be escorted to the State
Fair shuttle. You will be responsible for finding your way
back to campus. Not an out-of-state student A limited
number of discounted tickets to the State Fair a
re available at the Bookstore!
Minnesota Daily Tour
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Minnesota Daily Office,
2221 University Avenue SE, Suite 450
Incoming students will have the chance to tour the
Minnesota Daily! During the tour they will be able
to learn more about the Daily as a news source,
information hub, and unique collegiate employment
opportunity! Tours will occur every half hour starting
at 10:00 a.m., with our last tour beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Students interested in taking tours should meet at the
front desk of our office, located at 2221 University Ave.
SE, Suite 450.
Al-Madinah Welcomes U!
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
CMU - Room 217
On behalf of AMCC (Al-Madinah Cultural Center),
Welcome Class of 2016! Come enjoy your final afternoon
off before you start your college career with us. Enjoy
food sampling from around the Muslim world, have your
name written in Arabic in fancy calligraphy, learn about
AMCC and Islam through trivia games with prizes, and
come meet the board in a fun-filled day!
Picnic at the Park
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
CMU - Front Plaza
Whether you’re into football, soccer, or Frisbee, or just
want to hang out at the park, you’re bound to meet
some friendly new faces at this picnic! Take a break
before school starts – come run around (or not), and
enjoy a FREE BBQ LUNCH! This event is sponsored
by acts2fellowship, a Christian student group that
meets weekly on campus. Find out more about us
and our other exciting opportunities at this event.
Undergraduate Consulting Club
Informational Meeting
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
CMU - Room 307
Want to jump-start your college career Let the
Undergraduate Consulting Club be the one to
give YOU career information regarding tips on
how to successfully look for internships as well
as learn the in’s and out’s of networking! You will
have the opportunity to speak with students with
internship and full-time work experience. Let the
Undergraduate Consulting Club be the start
toward your professional career!
Art of Living Club Kick-Off Event
5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
CMU - Room 307
Breathing, it seems easy enough, right The Art of
Living Club shows you how to use breathing to charge
your nervous system, decrease stress and anxiety,
enhance memory and concentration, and relax and
rejuvenate and live your life to the fullest. Come
share pizza with us and discover how YES!+ (yoga,
empowerment, and service) workshop can awaken
the life within living!
A Day in Dinkytown
2:00 p.m.
Depart from CMU Front Plaza
Student Neighborhood Liaisons
There’s a party in Dinkytown! Join the
Neighborhood Liaisons in a walking tour of
Dinkytown where you will stop by some of the
city’s signature restaurants, music venues,
and shops! The tour will include games and
refreshments in Van Cleve park. Come get to
know your fellow freshman and your neighbors!
All Day! Relax
Take this time to make sure you are settled in before classes. If you can check off all the activities below
and on page 4, then you are off to a good start.
• Get plenty of rest before classes and get ready for the start of your college career!
• Make sure you have your books for classes.
• Explore campus with friends and find your classrooms - ask your WWLs for help!
• Get to know your roommate more.
• Double check traffic and construction updates so your commute to campus will be smooth.
• Get a workout in at the Rec. Center. See page 4 for hours.
Evening: Residence Hall Community Events
Quick Note from One Stop
Cash or credit
Credit cards were never intended for longterm
financing. You’re better off saving
for large purchases until you can buy with
cash. Learn more at:
http://z.umn.edu/LLAScreditcards
• Each residence hall will have specific activities planned for a night of relaxing
and meeting new people.
• Look for specific details in your building or talk to your Community Advisor, but possible examples
may include a corn roast, coloring night, or movies and popcorn.
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